Living with Kidney Stones by Samantha Bowick

Author:Samantha Bowick
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Hatherleigh Press
Published: 2021-03-02T00:00:00+00:00

Name of Medication Use Potential Side Effects

Flomax (Generic: Tamsulosin) A prescription that can be used to treat kidney stones as well as enlarged prostate because it increases urinary frequency. This may be prescribed to help someone pass a kidney stone because the medication relaxes the bladder (and prostate in men). Nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, back pain

AZO/Pyrid-ium Can be used to help relieve urinary pain. AZO can be purchased over-the-counter while Pyridium requires a prescription from a doctor. This may be prescribed while trying to pass a kidney stone on your own or after lithotripsy to help with the stent pain and urinary system spasms. Swelling, weight gain, confusion, loss of appetiteThese medications may turn the urine orange or a different color from clear/yellow. It’s important to know this ahead of time before taking it so it doesn’t cause concern.

Toradol (Ketorolac tromethamine) Aleve (Naproxen)

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